Trucking Companies in Valley Falls, KS
Valley Falls, KS has 13 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Kansas's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
13 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Valley Falls, KS.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Valley Falls, KS freight market
Valley Falls, KS is home to 13 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 13 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Valley Falls carriers is 3.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Valley Falls carrier population contributes to Kansas's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Valley Falls shows 9 single-truck operators (69.2% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 21 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 0 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 6 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Valley Falls carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 13 Valley Falls carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Valley Falls, KS
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 13 of 13 total carriers.
Hollis Truck Line LLC has operated for 37.7y with 21 power units and 23 drivers under Common + Contract authority.
Lane Express INC has operated for 24.2y with 6 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
K & T Farms Ii LLC has operated for 6.4y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Common authority.
Kearney And Son INC has operated for 12.4y with 3 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
John H Wunder has operated for 23.2y with 3 power units and 1 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kearney & Son INC has operated for 0.6y with 3 power units and 12 drivers under Carrier authority.
Farm Service CORP INC has operated for 31.4y with 2 power units and 0 drivers under Carrier authority.
Nellis Trucking LLC has operated for 19.5y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Northeast Kansas Harvest Center LLC has operated for 13.3y with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
Walk & Talk Transportation LLC has operated for 9.7y with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
All Valley Falls carriers — complete directory
13 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hollis Truck Line LLC Valley Falls, KS | MC276632 | 328204 | 21 | 37.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Lane Express INC Valley Falls, KS | MC423873 | 1009252 | 6 | 24.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | K & T Farms Ii LLC Valley Falls, KS | MC1099557 | 3378051 | 5 | 6.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | Kearney And Son INC Valley Falls, KS | - | 2468733 | 3 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | John H Wunder Valley Falls, KS | - | 1112757 | 3 | 23.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Kearney & Son INC Valley Falls, KS | - | 4482250 | 3 | 0.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Farm Service CORP INC Valley Falls, KS | - | 587636 | 2 | 31.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Nellis Trucking LLC Valley Falls, KS | MC586144 | 1583066 | 2 | 19.5y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Northeast Kansas Harvest Center LLC Valley Falls, KS | - | 2381425 | 2 | 13.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Walk & Talk Transportation LLC Valley Falls, KS | MC986681 | 2924715 | 1 | 9.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Beecham Trucking LLC Valley Falls, KS | MC554463 | 1413088 | 1 | 20.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Hamon Seed Farms INC Valley Falls, KS | - | 2468942 | 1 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Brickstreet Bourbon Catering LLC Valley Falls, KS | MC1657445 | 4268694 | 1 | 1.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Valley Falls trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Valley Falls, Kansas?
Valley Falls, KS has 13 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 13 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Valley Falls?
The average fleet size among Valley Falls carriers is 3.9 power units. Approximately 9 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Valley Falls carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Valley Falls-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Valley Falls trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Valley Falls?
Valley Falls's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 13 Valley Falls carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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